In the months since Gold Panda was last mentioned on these pages as having an onstage stance reminiscent of a pornstar ploughing a midget by yours truly, the following has happened*

- He’s been on a US tour with \\Health//
- Featured in all sorts of stush publications
- Got even BIGGERER in Japan
- Made lots of people on twitter type RT
- Played at lots of festivals
- Been remixed by LOL Boys

All pretty whirlwind eh?

However, before Gold Panda gets offered VIP membership to Stringfellows and a date with Holly Willoughby, he must prove himself to be at least close to the forefront of a new wave of artists unafraid to challenge preconceptions of what music can be.

(Sounds a bit like the Hackney version of Karate Kid)

In a rare turn of events, according to a recent press release his debut album Lucky Shiner does just this!

Notown and Ghostly Intl will be responsible for releasing Lucky Shiner either side of the Atlantic on October 11th – for more information visit Lucky Shiner.

You can however download the preceding single “Snow & Taxis” now.

Download: Gold Panda – Snow & Taxis

*Lots else has probably happened too – we’ve just focused on the important bits.